Economist for the Riksbank's International Secretariat

Do you have a strong commitment to international work? Do you want to influence Sweden's work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? Then this temporary position at the Riksbank's International Secretariat is for you.

WE OFFER YOU

With us, you will face challenges and development every day in a dynamic environment, with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues and great opportunities for professional development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US

As an economist at the International Secretariat, you will work on issues related to the Riksbank's international collaborations. Your main focus will be on matters related to Sweden's membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sweden, along with the other Nordic and Baltic countries, is part of a constituency in the IMF. In your role, you will work daily with international collaborations by discussing and anchoring views within the constituency. You will prepare materials and provide support to both the department and the executive board on the issues you work with. You will represent Sweden at international meetings and be responsible for planning meetings involving the executive board and visits from the IMF. You will also work on other tasks within the unit.

YOUR TEAM

The Riksbank consists of nine departments. The International Secretariat belongs to the staff department and is one of five units within the department. In addition to being responsible for the Riksbank's contacts with the IMF, the unit is responsible for overall coordination and prioritization of the executive board's international commitments. The unit also coordinates the Riksbank's Sida-funded work with technical assistance (TA). You will collaborate with colleagues both within the unit, department, and other departments at the Riksbank, as well as with various external partners, including the Ministry of Finance.

MORE ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with a bachelor's degree in economics, alternatively law, political science, or equivalent. A master's degree is an advantage. You have at least three years of experience working with economic-political issues within a government agency or in an international organization. Knowledge of issues related to the IMF's work is a merit. It is also advantageous if you have experience in preparing cases for top management ahead of international meetings.

As a person, we place great emphasis on you being a team player with good collaboration skills, sound judgment, and flexibility with the ability to work in a changing environment. You are also proactive, analytical, and have a good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English. A strong interest in international economics and international economic cooperation is a given.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

Start date: By agreement
Employment type: Temporary position during parental leave
Location: Headquarters Stockholm
Working hours: Trust-based working hours
Opportunity to work remotely: 1 or 2 days a week
Benefits: Generous vacation terms, salary exchange for pension, subsidized lunch, wellness grants, subsidized massage, and access to a gym and instructor-led training sessions.

The position may be classified in a security class, and a security clearance including background checks, security interviews, and special personal investigations will be conducted for the final candidate. For certain positions, Swedish citizenship is required.

WORKING AT THE RIKSBANK

The Riksbank is an authority under the parliament that ensures that money retains its value over time and that payments can be made safely and efficiently. We also issue Sweden's banknotes and coins. We work on behalf of the citizens for a strong and secure economy. Here, you will face challenges and development every day in a dynamic environment. Read more about what it is like to work at the Riksbank here.

APPLY

We want your application with CV and cover letter by January 12. We ask that you answer a number of selection questions in this recruitment. This way, you can easily apply for the position, and we have the opportunity to evaluate our candidates on equal terms. Logical tests and work samples may be included as part of the recruitment process. We also conduct background checks on the final candidates, which means we verify diplomas or other documents that confirm your education.

You can read more about how it works when you apply for a job at the Riksbank here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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